Elementary

Thought we'd give the new series "Elementary" a chance.  Watched the first seven minutes.  Understood not one line of dialog.  Watching "Everybody Loves Raymond" reruns.

Sheesh

Is there anyone out there who is still unconvinced of the fact that anyone who wants to be president is too dumb to be president?

I know I am too dumb to be president, but at least I am smart enough to know that.

Leadership

I can't for the life of me shake the image of Nero plucking his lyre while Rome burns, nor can I figure why on this particular evening.

Golf Tour

How is it that the idiot who shouts "Get in the hole" the instant the clubhead meets the ball always gets a spot within voice range of the broadcast mike?

Politics

is the art of making the ridiculous seem desirable.

Is There Any Hope?

Members of the media at the DNC in Charlotte outnumber the delegates three-to-one. (Milbank, WaPo 5 Sep 2012)

What does this mean?

Fall Style

Enjoy your Labor Day; the vacation if you don't have to labor, your work if you do.

I'll put away the white bucks, the white shorts, and the ice-cream pants if you will put away the white tennies.